RRA - item 6 - Approval of Proposal To Provide Assisstance in Administering The RRA Funded Commercial Rehabilitation ProgramROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: RANK G. TRIPEPI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 19.2001
RE: APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN
ADMINISTERING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDED
COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The 2001-02 Agency Budget includes funds for economic development and commercial
rehabilitation. On February 13, 2001, the Agency approved guidelines for a program similar to
the City's program funded by Community Development Block Grant funds. Since Willdan
administers that program, we are recommending that they also handle the Redevelopment
Agency's Commercial Rehabilitation Program
Attached is a letter proposal that has been reviewed by Agency Counsel and that staff
recommends approving.
RECOMMENDATION
The Rosemead Redevlopement Agency authorize staff to contract with Willdan for the
administration of the Rosemead Redevelopment Agency Commercial Rehabilitation Program.
AGENCY AGENDA
JUL 2 4 2001
ITEM No. G.
8838 VALLEY BLVD., ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 • (626) 569-2100 • FAX (626) 307-9218
N;~U WILLIDAN
Serving Publ Agencies
July 18, 2001
Mr. Donald Wagner
Assistant City Manager
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Subject: Proposal to Provide Assistance in Administering Redevelopment Agency Funded
Commercial Rehabilitation Program
Dear Mr. Wagner:
Willdan is pleased to submit this letter to provide assistance in administering your
Redevelopment Agency funded Commercial Rehabilitation Program. This program is intended
to supplement the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Commercial
Rehabilitation and Special Economic Development Program.
Based on our current understanding of your needs, Willdan is proposing to provide a Principal
Planner to assist you with both commercial rehabilitation programs. Mr. Damien Delany,
Principal Planner, would be available on an as-needed basis, for up to six (6) hours per week.
His services would be provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $95.00 per hour. In addition,
Micheal Neal, Community Development Planner, would be available on an as-needed basis to
assist clients. His services would be provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $70.00 per hour.
This rate is fully burdened (i.e. there are no hidden charges or additional costs) and the City
would not be charged for travel time, but only for time spent working at City Hall. These
persons would act under the supervision of Lisa Baker. A resume for Mr. Delany is enclosed.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to once again offer our professional services to the City
of Rosemead and look forward to a continuation of our working relationship. If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Albert Warot at (562) 908-6209.
13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405
Industry, California 91746-3497
562/908-6200 fax 562/695-2120
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Sincerely,
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Albert V. Warot
Vice President
Enclosure
William Pagett, P.E.
Senior Vice President
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DAMIEN DELANY
Principal Community Development Planner
As an Principal Community Development Planner with Willdan, Mr. Damien Delany assists with the
preparation of affordable housing plans and strategies, the operation of residential and commercial
property improvement programs, and the administration of state and federal grants related to housing and
community development.
Specific project experience includes:
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• City of Woodland - Mr. Delany is currently assisting the City with the overall administration of its
CDBG funded activities and a HOME funded first-time home buyers program.
• City of Anaheim - Mr. Delany is responsible for the general administration of the City's CDBG
Program. This includes the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, the Department budget, and all
reports required by HUD. Mr. Delany is also assisting the City with project management for the
CDBG funded Public Improvement Projects.
• City of Paramount - Mr. Delany is responsible for oversight of the City's CDBG and HOME
programs, while also overseeing the operation of CDBG/HOME and redevelopment agency
funded housing and commercial rehabilitation programs.
• City of Thousand Oaks - Mr. Delany assisted the City of Thousand Oaks with the
implementation of their Redevelopment Agency funded Residential Rehabilitation Program.
• City of Rosemead - Mr. Delany assisted with the overall administration of the CDBG program,
and specifically compliance with reporting requirements and the implementation of projects. Mr.
Delany also assisted with the operation of commercial and residential rehabilitation programs, as
well as the formulation of the Consolidated Plan.
• City of Rancho Cucamonga - Mr. Delany administered the day-to-day operations of the CDBG
Program. This included preparing the City's Grantee Performance Report and the Annual
Funding Plan.
• City of San Joaquin - Mr. Delany assisted with the development of a downpayment assistance
program. This includes preparation of the guidelines and procedures of the program, application
grants forms, and covenants.
• City of Culver City - Mr. Delany was responsible for conducting inspections in support of the
City's Section 8 rental assistance program.
• City of Fountain Valley - Mr. Delany assisted with the preparation of the City's Consolidated
Plan.
• City of Costa Mesa, Housing Rehabilitation - Mr. Delany assisted with the administration of a
CDBG funded single-family housing rehabilitation program and a Redevelopment Agency funded
rental rehabilitation program.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science, Regional Development and Urban Planning
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials